Dublin Police Services issued the following Crime Prevention Alert on October 23, 2009. If you come across a suspicious vehicle (driving slowly and/or aimlessly, nervous mannerisms of drivers/occupants, parked and occupied) that matches the description, please take down as much information as possible (a license plate number would be especially useful) and call it in to dispatch (925)462-1212.

• Suspect Description: Hispanic male adult; early twenties; thin build; wearing black baseball cap with red brim, white t-shirt, dark pants
• Suspect Vehicle: Early 90′s black Lexus LS 400 with shiny silver rims

On Monday, October 5, 2009 there was a residential burglary on Brittany Lane and an attempted residential burlgary on Brittany Drive. The attempted burglary took place at approximately 12 noon, when the resident was awakened by the sound of excessive doorbell ringing and a pounding at the front door. The resident yelled out, which frightened the suspect who fled in the above-described vehicle. A footprint at the door indicates entry was attempted by kicking the door in.

Another resident on Brittany Lane returned home to find it had been burglarized sometime between 9 am and 6 pm that same day. An unknown suspect(s) had kicked his front door open and took a laptop computer, 3 digital cameras, and a router. Estimated loss is $3,500. Neighbors were contacted and said they did not hear or see anything suspicious.

Residents are advised to be on the lookout for vehicles that either appear to be driving around aimlessly, parked with occupants in one area for long periods of time, or do not seem to belong in the neighborhood. Residents are also encouraged to report unknown persons exhibiting suspicious behavior, such as furtive glances, peeking through windows, and walking to/from rear yards. Obtaining as much information about vehicles (make, model, color, license plate number, direction of travel) and individuals (height, weight, hair, scars, marks, tattoos, clothing, etc.) is critical to police investigations should a crime occur.

The Crime Prevention Unit encourages residents to form a Neighborhood Watch on their street to foster community awareness and persuade neighbors to look out for one another and report suspicious activity or vehicles. If residents are interested in forming Neighborhood Watch, contact Community Safety Assistants Val Ridad at (925)833-6677, or Laura Correa-Hernandez at (925)833-6686.